Maligaon, November 18 (MExN): Ministry of Railways have decided to extend the facility to book unreserved tickets on Unreserved Ticketing System (UTS) mobile application from a distance of up to 20 km for non-suburban sections. Meanwhile, in suburban areas, the distance has been enhanced to 5 km.
Earlier, Unreserved Ticket Booking System on UTS app allowed passengers in non-suburban sections to book a ticket from upto 5 km. For the suburban section, the distance restriction for booking tickets through mobile application was 2 km.
Unreserved ticketing is more convenient for passengers planning a journey at the last minute. Passengers can purchase unreserved tickets from one part of the country to another through UTS app on their smart phones. The unreserved ticket can now be booked in long distance trains for all stations through UTS app subject to availability. Previously purchasing of unreserved tickets through UTS app could be done only for passengers travelling within a specific zone and range.
The app allows the booking of season tickets, monthly passes and platform tickets, saving passengers time and sparing them long queues at ticket counters. Payment can be made through wallets or through internet banking.
The app is available across both Android & IOS platforms and can be downloaded/installed free of cost from the respective play stores, Sabyasachi De, Chief Public Relations Officer, NFR stated in a press release.
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